Jet Airways expands its international network to Berlin, Lyon and Barcelona via Brussels Airlines
Released on: March 6, 2008, 1:40 am
Press Release Author: Parinaz Driver
Industry: Transportation & Logistics
Press Release Summary: March 05, 2008: Jet Airways, India's premier airline, is pleased to announce the expansion of its codeshare agreement with Brussels Airlines.
Press Release Body: As a result, Jet Airways' fast expanding international network will soon include codeshare on brussels airlines operated services between Brussels and Berlin Tempelhof, Lyon and Barcelona.
Effective 30th March, 2008*, Jet Airways customers traveling between Delhi, Mumbai and Chennai to Berlin, Lyon and Barcelona will be able to avail of seamless codeshare travel, excellent connections, through check-in,frequent flyer benefits as well as interline e-ticketing. These flights will be available for sale from 10th March, 2008. Commenting on this, Mr. Wolfgang Prock-Schauer, Chief Executive Officer, Jet Airways, said, "The expansion of Jet Airways'codeshare agreement with brussels airlines will further facilitate the rapidly growing ties between India and Europe,especially in the tourism and business sector. Furthermore, Jet Airways' world-class services and products will significantly enhance the entire travel experience for our customers."
Brussels is the headquarters of the European Union,and its physical location combined with the brussels airlines'network,make our Brussels hub the natural gateway to Europe and Africa.
Designed to serve transfer traffic, the single terminal Brussels airport facilitates quick, easy and seamless connections for our customers. Brussels further distinguishes itself as one of the most convenient and passenger friendly airports in Europe thanks to its multilingual staff and English signage.
*Subject to Government Approval
Jet Airways, the Spirit of New India:
Jet Airways currently operates a fleet of 80 aircraft, which includes 10 Boeing 777-300 ER aircraft, 8 Airbus A330-200 aircraft, 53 classic and next generation Boeing 737-400/700/800/900 aircraft and 9 modern ATR 72-500 turboprop aircraft. With an average fleet age of 4.3 years, the airline has one of the youngest aircraft fleets in the world. Jet Airways operates over 370 flights daily.
Flights to 59 destinations span the length and breadth of India and beyond, including New York (both JFK and Newark) Toronto,Brussels, London (Heathrow), Singapore, Kuala Lumpur, Colombo, Bangkok, Kathmandu, Dhaka, Kuwait, Bahrain, Muscat and Doha.The airline plans to extend its international operations to other cities in North America, Europe, Africa and Asia in phases with the introduction of additional wide-body aircraft into its fleet.
Jet Airways Public Relations New Delhi & Mumbai India January 2008
Jet Airways (I) Ltd
Ragini Chopra Vice President - Corporate Communications & PR New Delhi, India Tel: +91-11-4164 5080 Fax: +91-11-4609 5084 raginic@jetairways.com
A.K. Sivanandan Sr. General Manager - PR New Delhi, India Tel: +91-11-2652 3357 Fax: +91-11-2652 3348 asivanandan@jetairways.com
Srirupa Sen Manager - PR Mumbai, India Tel: +91-22-2852 3648 Fax: +91-22-2920 4437 ssen@jetairways.com
Web Site: http://www.jetairways.com
Contact Details: Jet Airways (India) Ltd. S.M. Centre, Andheri-Kurla Road, Andheri (East), Mumbai - 400059 India Phone: +91 22 4019 1000 Fax: +91 22 2920 1313 pdriver@jetairways.com
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